Re: May 3, 2008 - Freestyle Tasting

Had the Dalmore Cigar Malt with a Cigar. Interesting, it seemed to make the cigar better. But then when I worked over the cigar for a while and then went back to the beverage, it did make the Malt very yummy... Fun to play with.

Re: May 3, 2008 - Freestyle Tasting

Ok, I think the Red Nectar was more distracting than anything with this particular dram. Seem to make the sweetness of the Glenfarclas become more like toasted rubber. Keep these two in separate corners.

Re: May 3, 2008 - Freestyle Tasting

Definitely two thumbs up for the pairing of Bow 13 Trader Joe's and the Red Nectar Ale. The Ale seems to wipe out the "Islay" of the Bow and leave you with a palate of cotton candy and floral. I have to say this really gets it done for me.

Re: May 3, 2008 - Freestyle Tasting

Back to Speyside. Glenfiddich 12 with the Red Nectar. Hm, may need more Nectar.

I'm back with comments. The Nectar really takes out any of the negatives for the Fiddich. You're left with a basket of fruit for your palate. The wood is gone and the malt is made to be very sweet. I have to say this is maybe about the most pleasant combo so far.